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A suspect was arrested after allegedly running a secret methamphetamine lab at Michigan State University's Wells Hall, the institution's largest academic building.
Xin Tong, 31, faces felony charges in connection with the alleged operation, as well as misdemeanor criminal trespassing, according to police.
Officers responded earlier this week to Wells Hall for reports of a suspicious person, a strong odor and unknown substances on the floor, WILX reported. Officers found Tong and confirmed his identity using his expired MSU student ID.
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Xin Tong, 31, faces felony charges in connection with the alleged operation. (Ingham County Sheriff's Office)
Tong was in possession of several bags, which officers later searched after obtaining a search warrant and discovered several bottles containing substances commonly used in the manufacture of methamphetamine, according to the outlet.
“The chemicals include sodium hydroxide pellets, hydrochloric acid, methanol, isopropyl alcohol, acetone and butane. Multiple tests conducted by the Office of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) confirm that the environment at Wells Hall does not pose a risk to our community,” MSU police said.
Officials later clarified that a methamphetamine lab was never located inside Wells Hall.
Officers discovered several bottles containing substances commonly used in the manufacture of methamphetamine inside Xin Tong's bags. (Getty Images)
“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 extensive damage to doors, floors and fixtures at Wells Hall between April 10 and April 26.
He has been charged with breaking and entering, malicious destruction of a building over $20,000 and felony operating/maintaining a controlled substance laboratory involving methamphetamine.
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Xin Tong allegedly caused extensive damage to doors, floors and fixtures at Wells Hall between April 10 and April 26. (Getty Images)
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Wells Hall was evacuated Monday and remained closed through Friday “out of an abundance of caution,” the university said in a news release, adding that “there remains no known threat to the campus community.”
Tong is being held in the Ingham County Jail on $500,000 bond. The Department of Homeland Security also reportedly suspended his bail.
