At 7.10pm on Sunday, 27 November armed officers attended an address in Findhorn Street, E14 after receiving reports that the occupants had been seen in possession of a firearm.
The item seen was confirmed to be a toy.
During the search of the property, a number of class B drugs were found and a male was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply.
No further action was taken in relation to the toy gun.