Armed police stormed a quiet street in Oldham following reports a man was 'threatening to shoot somebody'.
Witnesses reported seeing a huge emergency response on Brewerton Road, near the junction with Lees Road at around 9pm on Tuesday.
Officers searched the home, but no weapon was found.
A 60-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of malicious communications, police said.
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A GMP spokesman said: "We were called shortly before 9pm to Brewerton Road in Oldham to reports of a man making threats to shoot somebody.
"We have attended and searched the property. We have not found a firearm. Somebody has been arrested."
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