Meth Lab Discovered At MSU Leads To Serious Charges

31-year-old man has been thrown in jail after it was discovered that he was operating a meth lab inside of Michigan State University building according to police reports.

The last thing you should expect to see in a university building is an illegal drug facility, but apparently that’s what’s been happening inside of MSU, which led to the arrest of Xin Tong.

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His bond is currently set at $500,000 after he was arraigned on Wednesday, April 29, according to a report from FOX 17:

Police arrested Xin Tong after officers found him inside Wells Hall on Sunday. Prosecutors charged Tong with operating a meth lab and malicious destruction of a building. Investigators say Tong had several chemicals with him, including acid and butane, which can be legally bought in stores or online. Police say the chemicals caused more than $20,000 in property damage to the building.

There’s no word yet as to whether Xin Tong is affiliated or associated with Michigan State University.

Michigan State University, Department of police and Public Safety Chief Mike Yankowski gave a statement regarding the situation, which was very limited, but was able to comment on the chemicals that were found in the hall:

Due to the fact that this is an open and active investigation, we are limited in the information we can share. 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.

I don't think operating a meth lab on school grounds counts as extra credit, nor are there credits attached to this illegal activity.