1TRENTON, NJ – The mystery behind last year’s viral “UFO” sightings across New Jersey may finally be solved. A private defense contractor has reportedly taken credit for the incident, which caused weeks of speculation and nationwide attention after residents spotted strange lights hovering in the night sky.

According to a source who spoke with the New York Post , an employee from the company admitted the unexplained aerial display was the result of a covert drone test.

NEW: Private contractor takes credit for last year's New Jersey drone pandemonium that captured the country's attention for weeks on end.

The company made the admission, according to a source who spoke with the New York Post.

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