Intruder accused of running meth lab at Michigan State University's largest academic building
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- Xin Tong, 31, was arrested for running a secret meth lab on the fifth floor of Wells Hall at Michigan State University a day before final exams began.
- Police found several backpacks and duffle bags containing chemicals such as sodium hydroxide, hydrochloric acid, methanol, isopropyl alcohol, acetone, and butane, all used to manufacture methamphetamine.
- The presence of these substances caused over $20,000 in damage to Wells Hall between April 10 and April 26, leading to the building's evacuation and closure through Friday.
- Tong was charged with malicious destruction of property and operating a meth lab, held on a $500,000 bond with a Department of Homeland Security hold, while his affiliation with MSU remains undisclosed.
- Wells Hall, which houses key academic departments including math, English, and languages, was closed during a critical exam period, disrupting students' final exams.
