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Was detained as dea office informing a drug raid at an apartment where he admits he was pot with friends. agents told him he was not under arrest and even offered him a ride home. hours later, handcuffed and alone inside a small windowless holding cell. chong wondered why he was still there. >> so inconceivable, you keep doubting that they would forget you. >> reporter: but that's exactly what happened. those hours turned into days. all the while, chong says he could hear dea workers and other detainees walking by his cell door. >> i kicked the door many, many times. even my neighbors, i guess...