Updated
Updated · WILX · Apr 29
Xin Tong charged with meth lab operation and major property damage at MSU Wells Hall
Updated
Updated · WILX · Apr 29

Xin Tong charged with meth lab operation and major property damage at MSU Wells Hall

8 articles · Updated · WILX · Apr 29
  • MSU police say 31-year-old Xin Tong was arraigned after chemicals were found on him inside Wells Hall, prompting Monday’s evacuation.
  • He faces felony charges for operating a meth lab and causing over $20,000 in damage. Authorities confirm the building environment is safe after tests.
  • Wells Hall remains closed for cleaning and repairs, with exams relocated. The investigation is ongoing, and officials emphasize there is no risk to the campus community.
How can universities prevent academic buildings from becoming sites for clandestine drug labs?
Why would someone choose a busy university building to operate a potential meth lab?
Could this incident signal a new trend of criminals exploiting public university spaces?
What hidden health dangers do meth lab cleanups pose to first responders?
Is the massive toxic waste from meth labs a bigger threat than the drug itself?
With only legal chemicals found, what evidence proves the intent to manufacture meth?