Original sentence: Chong was not charged with a crime and a DEA spokesperson stated that the extended incarceration was accidental.In April 2012 Daniel Chong, a 23-year-old student from the University of California, San Diego, was confined alone in a holding cell for four days without being provided food or water following a DEA raid on his apartment that resulted in the seizure of drugs and weapons.The incident triggered an apology from the acting special agent in charge of the San Diego DEA office, several calls for investigations, and an intended claim against the federal government
Edited sentence: Additionally, the DEA apparently provided him a bag of white powdered methamphetamine, which Chong consumed after screaming for  multiple days chained leaving him in a state of exhaustion, chronic dehydration, and near starvation before an agent opened his cell.Chong, a 23-year-old student from the University of California, San Diego, had been arrested at a location of a drug raid but was never accused of any crime, and agents claim they had intended to release him.Chong, who was essentially kidnapped, chained and left stranded in solitary confinement for five days, which combined with torture seems to be an issue of concern.DEA agents in San Diego, California claim they "accidentally" left a detainee (Chong) in the cell.He was not provided any food, water, or bathroom accessibility.In April 2012 the Incarceration and near-death of Daniel Chong incident highlights the disturbing behavior of some elements of the agency.The DEA has been involved with scandals involving human rights violations through gang-like activities.The incident triggered an apology from the acting special agent in charge of the San Diego office, several calls for investigations, and a threatened $20 million claim against the DEA