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Suspect arrested for allegedly running meth lab at Michigan State University’s largest academic building
Fox News ^ | 5/01/26 | Landon Mion

Posted on 05/01/2026 7:29:10 AM PDT by Libloather

A suspect was arrested after allegedly running a secret meth lab at Michigan State University’s Wells Hall, the institution's largest academic building.

Xin Tong, 31, is facing felony charges in connection with the alleged operation, as well as misdemeanor trespassing, according to police.

Officers responded earlier this week to Wells Hall over reports of a suspicious person, a strong odor and unknown substances on the floor, WILX reported. Officers found Tong and confirmed his identity by using his expired MSU student ID.

Tong was in possession of multiple bags, which officers later searched through after obtaining a search warrant, discovering several bottles containing substances commonly used in the manufacture of meth, according to the outlet.

"The chemicals include sodium hydroxide pellets, hydrochloric acid, methanol, isopropyl alcohol, acetone, and butane. Multiple tests performed by the Office of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) confirm the environment in Wells Hall does not pose a risk to our community," MSU police said.

Officials later clarified that a meth lab was never located inside Wells Hall.

"The suspect was found in possession of chemicals and/or equipment that could be used in the production of methamphetamine, which were contained within his personal property," police said.

Tong allegedly caused significant damage to the doors, flooring, and fixtures in Wells Hall between April 10 and April 26.

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TOPICS: Conspiracy; Education; Health/Medicine; History
KEYWORDS: academic; meth; michigan; university

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1 posted on 05/01/2026 7:29:10 AM PDT by Libloather
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Officials later clarified that a meth lab was never located inside Wells Hall.

This article makes no sense. The law was run "at" Wells Hall and did damage to the floor but was not run "inside" Wells Hall? What does that mean? Was it run on the roof?

2 posted on 05/01/2026 7:32:39 AM PDT by Opinionated Blowhard (When the people find that they can vote themselves money, that will herald the end of the republic.)
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To: Libloather
george-costanza-was-that-wrong
3 posted on 05/01/2026 7:34:31 AM PDT by V_TWIN (America....so great even the people that hate it, won't leave)
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To: Libloather

Say my name!


4 posted on 05/01/2026 7:35:08 AM PDT by V_TWIN (America....so great even the people that hate it, won't leave)
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To: Libloather

> Xin Tong, 31, is facing felony charges in connection with the alleged operation <

Many decades ago I worked security for a large university. I always took the holiday shifts because of the overtime.

So on holidays there I was, patrolling empty buildings. Empty except for the Chinese students. They were still hard at work in the labs. I always assumed that they were doing doctoral research.

But now I’m not so sure.
🤔


5 posted on 05/01/2026 7:36:26 AM PDT by Leaning Right
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To: Libloather

Michigan State University....figures ;p

You reminded me of...

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/YyEGv66Sskk


6 posted on 05/01/2026 7:53:37 AM PDT by fuzzylogic (welfare state = sharing of poor moral choices among everybody)
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Officers responded earlier this week to Wells Hall over reports of a suspicious person, a strong odor and unknown substances on the floor, WILX reported. Officers found Tong and confirmed his identity by using his expired MSU student ID.

It just goes to show ya how bad the price of tuition is getting.

You can make and sell drugs and still not be able to keep up with your tuition payments.

7 posted on 05/01/2026 7:57:29 AM PDT by Pontiac (The welfare state must fail because it is contrary to human nature and diminisheRs the human spirit.)
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To: Libloather

xin tong rhymes with ding dong.

I assume


8 posted on 05/01/2026 7:59:47 AM PDT by MarlonRando
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To: Libloather
Meth, Math, it's all higher education.
9 posted on 05/01/2026 8:09:01 AM PDT by T.B. Yoits
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To: Leaning Right

Stealing tech and knowledge and still doing it because our government is complicit.


10 posted on 05/01/2026 8:13:31 AM PDT by Resolute Conservative
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To: MarlonRando

Xin Tong did sum ting wong.


11 posted on 05/01/2026 8:58:46 AM PDT by Enterprise (Dear President Trump: With Iran, if you're going to shoot - shoot. Don't talk. )
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To: Libloather

Add some burning couches and you have yourself an East Lansing Party!
You bet.😀
I miss the ‘80’s.


12 posted on 05/01/2026 8:58:47 AM PDT by MotorCityBuck (Keep the Change You Filthy Animal !)
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