Opinion ID: 1966817
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Heading Rank: 7

Heading: Firearms Evidence

Text: [¶ 39.] The evidence in this case involved a number of firearms (including an assault rifle, two pistols, ammunition, and a bulletproof vest) together with controlled drugs, drug paraphernalia, and drug records found within a safe. Moreover, one of the pistols was found loaded and hidden under a bed pillow. As the courts in United States v. Rhodes, 229 F.3d 659, 661 (7thCir.2000), and United States v. Meirovitz, 918 F.2d 1376, 1379 (8thCir.2000), point out, such caches of weapons and ammunition may be indicative of the drug trade. Because drug trade activities were at issue in this case, the firearm evidence was relevant. [7] [¶ 40.] We have considered LaPlantes' other issues on appeal and find them without merit. [¶ 41.] Affirmed. [¶ 42.] GILBERTSON, Chief Justice, and SABERS, AMUNDSON and KONENKAMP, Justices, concur.