I have not come across direct provocation in UK/Europe even Norway, just bone-headed, irrational stupidity. Most ridiculous of course awas when they wouldn't let me have my flask of coffee (just filled by the handling agent in my view). The handling agent told them it was catering and they let it through
That was really bizarre, let pax crew take liquids, but not if they are for themselves. Especially as I had sole control of the aircraft.
It has gone too far when a crew I knew were not allowed to take water onto a cargo aircraft. That is a flight-safety issue.