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Suspected meth lab reported on CNU campus

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NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WTKR) - Campus police at Christopher Newport University (CNU) are investigating a suspected mobile meth lab in a dorm.

Just before 7 p.m. on Friday night, Wilson Hall was evacuated due to the suspected lab.

Michael Bill, a student, heard a fire alarm go off in his dorm room and he rushed out thinking it was just a drill.

Police and fire crews were surrounding his dorm. He then received a text message from campus police alerting him and other students to the situation.

Police discovered what they believed to be a mobile meth lab.

By the time students were allowed to re-enter Wilson Hall, police were searching the vehicle.

Suspects were taken into custody but police have not released any further information.

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