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Murphy is optimistic about the ongoing strikes, believing they serve as powerful deterrents. However, he also highlights the limitations of current tactics, noting the challenge of testing water for chemical signatures around ships and the difficulty in detecting semi-submersibles, which often have survivors. He highlights that the individuals aboard these vessels are not high-ranking cartel members; rather, they are disposable "mules" who perform the dangerous work of crossing the ocean with drugs.