Pot Ring that Supplied NYC Busted Upstate

A pot-selling ring that was a major supplier to New York City was busted Wednesday in Sullivan County.

More than a dozen people were arrested, all of whom appeared to be undocumented immigrants, law enforcement sources tell NBC New York.

The Drug Enforcement Administration and local police raids discovered more than $10 million worth of marijuana -- thousands of plants -- in at least eight upstate homes.

"It's probably a record for Sullivan County," said Undersheriff Eric Chaboty.

Officials said authorities found the major supply after sheriffs pulled over a car and smelled marijuana.

Search warrants were then executed early Wednesday.

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