We find it proper to include the defendant when counting the individuals involved in the criminal activity. United States v. Schweihs, 971 F.2d 1302 (7th Cir. 1992); United States v. Harry, 960 F.2d *659 51, 53 (8th Cir. 1992); United States v. Fells, 920 F.2d 1179, 1182 (4th Cir. 1990), cert. denied, — U.S.-, 111 S.Ct. 2831, 115 L.Ed.2d 1000 (1991); United States v. Reid, 911 F.2d 1456, 1464 (10th Cir. 1990), cert. denied, — U.S.- 111 S.Ct. 990, 112 L.Ed.2d 1074 (1991); United States v. Barbontin, 907 F.2d 1494, 1498 (5th Cir. 1990); United States v. Preakos, 907 F.2d 7, 10 (1st Cir. 1990).

We find no merit in the other issues raised in this appeal.

AFFIRMED.