he noted the heavy weapons and the vehicle mountain weapons. these were the weapons used to kill stevens and three other americans on 9/11. the fall of gaddafi after four decades of authoritarian rule led to disbursal of tens of thousands of small and heavy weapons and lawlessness. al-qaeda affiliated group, including al-qaeda in the aqim and other extremist groups are likely to take advantage of the ongoing political turmoil in libya. he added the u.s. government remained concern such individuals and groups may use libya as platform from which to conduct attacks in the region. there are two aspects to look at. one leading up to the attack. or a cover up or gross