Yes. Seems to be quite a backlash from Spanish people at the moment against the British tourists. Not at all surprising .I doubt that the Guardia's opinion of British tourists has changed for the better in the past 24 years. If it was anything like it was back when I visited in 2000, I'd imagine they would have just shrugged their shoulders and cared little of why Jay was there (or why he was missing for that matter).
I should add, that this isn't a criticism of the Guardia Civil as much as it's a criticism of how a huge portion of the British Public act when they visit the Mediterranean.
Police are clamping down on the drinking in the party resorts in Spain arrest and big fines. Must be a nightmare for local residents