Police were called to Onchan last night following reports a man was seen carrying a suspected firearm.
Tactical Firearms Unit officers were deployed to the area but were unable to find a man matching the description given.
The constabulary says several enquiries were conducted at the scene and members of the public have assisted authorities with ongoing enquiries.
Manx Care bringing in mobile translation machine
Steam Packet says it would get too many Freedom of Information requests
Vintage TT trophies on sale for £5,000
TT merchandise company still owes government over £100k
Manx Care's annual assessment shows £15.6m deficit
House of Keys to sit this morning
Police launch winter car checks campaign